Resources
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2026 Way of the Cross for Peace and Justice
Join us on Good Friday to commemorate the Passion of Christ with a public Way of the Cross through Washington, D.C., institutions. Together we will reflect on the suffering of Christ through the lens of our modern world while praying for peace and justice. 📅 Friday, April 3, 2026🕛 12:00 PM (Noon)📍 Meet at the
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Catholic Leaders on the Iran War
The following is a running list of quotes from statements by Catholic leaders about the Iran War which began on February 28, 2026. We will update this list regularly as new statements emerge. February 28, 2026 – Pax Christi International “Peace cannot be imposed through violence and foreign military intervention only deepens human suffering. Today,
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Webinar: Witnessing ‘Neighborism’ amid the U.S. Federal Government Siege of Minnesota
The webinar discussed “Operation Metro Surge,” the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s historic immigration enforcement action, which brought unprecedented turmoil to Minnesota. As state-sanctioned violence and disregard for basic rights surged, it was met by an unexpected wave of resistance led by, among others, hockey moms, small business owners, and faith leaders. Along the way,
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Fourth Sunday Of Lent
Maryknoll Sr. Kathleen Reiley reflects on Christ as the light of the world. “I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life.” In the midst of so much heartbreaking news these days, how uplifting to realize that Christ is the light of the world and
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March-April 2026
Vol. 51, No. 2. A bi-monthly newsletter on international justice and peace issues.
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Third Sunday Of Lent
Maryknoll Lay Missioner Gabe Hurrish reflects on Jesus’s radical love and seeing Jesus in others, especially the marginalized. What was that woman doing collecting water at noon? I have lived in Africa for decades, and everyone knows that you collect water in the early morning and early evening. It is cooler, and that is when
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Litany for Peace
Join us in prayer for peace and protection for the people of Iran. This prayer was written on February 28, 2026, in the hours after the U.S. and Israeli military attack on Iran. For families in Iran living in fear, and for all who live under the evil rain of bombardment, may they find safe
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Second Sunday Of Lent
Maryknoll Sr. Teresa Hougnon reflects on embracing a courageous, honest peace. Our Lenten journey is a time to take a long, loving look at why we follow Christ. With prayer, scripture and reflection time, we go into the deepest part of ourselves where we connect with God. It is in this place where we find
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First Sunday Of Lent
Maryknoll lay missioner Joanne Blaney in Brazil reflects on power and transformation. As Lent begins, may we renew our commitment to prayer and individual and social transformation. We listen to the cry and moans of our brothers, sisters and planet, sometimes feeling impotent to create change. I believe that today’s Scripture readings speak to our
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Ash Wednesday
As we begin the Season of Lent, Maryknoll Affiliate Marie Dennis explores Jesus’ journey to the cross as a radical commitment to nonviolence. In the coming weeks we will re-enact some of the most powerful moments of Jesus’ journey. His private retreat to the desert led to his entry into Jerusalem, a public liturgy loaded
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Lenten Guide 2026: A Journey Toward Peace
Join us for prayer this Lent with reflections by Maryknoll missioners starting Ash Wednesday, February 18, through Palm Sunday, March 29. Download the Lenten Reflection Guide 2026: A Journey Toward Peace This free booklet from the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns contains reflections, questions, prayers, fasts, and actions based on each week’s Gospel reading and
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Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Maryknoll Fr. Mike Snyder explores the concept of free will and our calling to choose righteousness, sharing in God’s divinity by living and speaking holy wisdom. When presiding at Mass, the priest mixes water with wine while enunciating these words: “By the mystery of this water and wine, may we come to share in the